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WinFixer TrialWebsearch   Read More
Type: Miscellaneous Security
Also Known as: Winfixer2005 Winfixer 2005 misc.winsoftware.winfixer
Created by: WinSoftware
SG Index: 3 [Explain]
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against WinFixer:
  • Control IM and P2P use, block spyware and other malware: RTGuardian
  • Endpoint Spyware Remediation: Greynet Enterprise Manager
  • IM, P2P control, malware prevention and web filtering in single appliance: Unified Security Gateway
  • Category Description: These are usually anti-spyware or security software applications that use various forms of deception and/or unethical means or show a history of negligent false positives to goad the end user to make a purchase.

    In some cases these applications maybe downloaded with some form of unwanted software at which point the rogue application is offered to the customer as a way to remove the unwanted software.
    Comment: Typically installed though exploits and bundled with spyware/malware, Winfixer scans automatically after installation and reports errors of broken links, registry problems and other errors - even on a clean install of Windows. You have to register the product in order to discover what the errors actually are. Winfixer reports details are vague.
    Winfixer also communicates with a tracking server for tracking its affiliate program.
    Information URL: http://www.winfixer.com
       
    Properties:
  •  Adds other software
  •  Autostarts/Stays Resident
  •  Connects to the internet
  •  Sends mail
  •  Stealth Tactics
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